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Easy One-Hour French Onion Soup

Sally Thompson
Craving a cozy, restaurant-quality meal without spending hours in the kitchen? This easy one-hour French onion soup delivers rich caramelized onion flavor, a savory broth, and a golden cheesy topping. Perfect for quick dinner ideas, easy recipes, and comforting food ideas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large yellow onions
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 baguette
  • 1 1/2 cups Gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • 1. Slice onions thinly and evenly
  • 2. Melt butter with olive oil and cook onions with salt and sugar for 20–25 minutes
  • 3. Add garlic and cook until fragrant
  • 4. Deglaze with white wine and simmer briefly
  • 5. Add broth, seasonings, and simmer for 20–25 minutes
  • 6. Toast baguette slices in the oven
  • 7. Ladle soup into bowls and top with bread
  • 8. Add cheese generously
  • 9. Broil until golden and bubbly
  • 10. Serve hot

Notes

Use a mix of beef and chicken broth for deeper flavor
Toast bread היט to avoid sogginess
Watch closely while broiling to prevent burning

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8g
Keyword comfort food, easy dinner, easy recipe, French onion soup, quick soup
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